Following the dismissal of the plaintiff's action for delay, the successful defendants sought costs.
The defendants requested a modest $5,000 each, despite incurring over $100,000 each in legal expenses over a decade of unproductive litigation.
The self-represented plaintiff opposed the costs, focusing on her medical accommodations and stating she could not afford the requested amount.
The court exercised its discretion under section 131 of the Courts of Justice Act, reducing the requested amount and ordering the plaintiff to pay $3,500 to each of the four defendants, totaling $14,000.
